The table compares the usual methods of commuting to work in Sydney and Adelaide in the years 2011 and 2016. Six modes of transport are listed: car, train, bus, bicycle, walking, and other.
Overall, car travel remained the most common method in both cities across both years, although its popularity declined slightly. Public transport usage increased in Sydney, while alternative methods such as cycling saw modest growth in both cities.
In Sydney, the proportion of people commuting by car dropped from 62% in 2011 to 58% in 2016. Similarly, Adelaide saw a decrease from 69% to 64% over the same period. Train usage in Sydney rose from 16% to 19%, while Adelaide had no data for this category. Bus travel increased slightly in Sydney, from 9% to 11%, whereas it remained stable at 8% in Adelaide.
Cycling gained popularity in both cities, with Sydney rising from 2% to 3% and Adelaide from 3% to 4%. Walking declined in both locations, falling from 6% to 4% in Sydney and from 7% to 6% in Adelaide. The percentage of people using other methods remained unchanged in both cities – 5% in Sydney and 7% in Adelaide.
In summary, while car travel continued to dominate, there was a gradual shift toward public and alternative transport methods, particularly in Sydney.